How many times do you have to get tonsillitis to get your tonsils removed?
I have been getting swollen tonsils since I was little but always thought it was just my sinuses swelling up. I’ve never gotte i looked at, but my tonsils always swell up every couple months. How many times do I need to get it to get my tonsils removed?
There is no set # of times exactly! Of course everyone has their opinions!
If the tonsillitis is caused by strep bacteria, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics, a type of medicine that kills bacteria. It’s very important to take the antibiotics exactly as you’re supposed to and finish the entire prescription to kill all the bacteria.
If the tonsillitis is caused by a virus, antibiotics won’t work and your body will fight off the infection on its own. Sometimes kids get an operation to remove their tonsils, but only if their tonsils get infected a lot during the year or are so big they make it hard for the kid to breathe at night.
If you get tonsillitis, here are some tips that can help you feel better:
Drink plenty of fluids.
Eat smooth foods, including flavored gelatin, soups, ice-pops, and applesauce.
Avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods.
Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in the room where you spend the most time.
Rest.
Soon your tonsils will be back in action and ready to fight germs again!
There is no set # of times exactly! Of course everyone has their opinions!
If the tonsillitis is caused by strep bacteria, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics, a type of medicine that kills bacteria. It’s very important to take the antibiotics exactly as you’re supposed to and finish the entire prescription to kill all the bacteria.
If the tonsillitis is caused by a virus, antibiotics won’t work and your body will fight off the infection on its own. Sometimes kids get an operation to remove their tonsils, but only if their tonsils get infected a lot during the year or are so big they make it hard for the kid to breathe at night.
If you get tonsillitis, here are some tips that can help you feel better:
Drink plenty of fluids.
Eat smooth foods, including flavored gelatin, soups, ice-pops, and applesauce.
Avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods.
Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in the room where you spend the most time.
Rest.
Soon your tonsils will be back in action and ready to fight germs again!
References :
My Ex Girlfriend has the same or similar problem as you do and has been to the Dr several times in the last year of her tonsils, in fact the last time they actually had to give her a series of shots to clear the problem up. It seems however that there has been a change in the way they are treating these case. In the not so distant past they would pretty much take them out for anything but now it seems like they just don’t like to do it anymore. In fact she begged them to the last time she was in and could barley breath, but it was "well it it happens again we will take them out" speech.. the same one they gave her the time before that, even with a couple of different Dr.’s treating her. Combat Medic has a great list of things to try though and I would add trying to avoid subway alot, something to do with the extreme amount of yeast they use in there bread promoting bacterial growth. Good luck.
References :